Polish Border Guard reports zero illegal crossings from Belarus as internal checks with Germany and Lithuania continue
EU biometric Entry/Exit System goes live on 10 April—last-minute guidance issued for Poland-bound travellers
Czech carrier RegioJet quits Polish domestic rail market but keeps international routes
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Poland prolongs “second-filter” checks on borders with Germany and Lithuania until October 2026
Warsaw has prolonged the temporary border controls it operates on its frontiers with Germany and Lithuania until 1 October 2026. Since being introduced in July 2025 the checks have screened 1.3 million travellers, stopped almost 1,000 people and identified 29 individuals who are now banned across Schengen. The move means continued, albeit moderate, delays for freight and commuter traffic and obliges employers to double-check that non-EU assignees carry complete documentation.
Chinese national arrested after photographing rail facilities near German border
Polish authorities detained a Chinese traveller for photographing rail infrastructure near the German border, an act that can violate Poland’s Homeland Defence Act. The arrest highlights Warsaw’s strict rules around critical-infrastructure security and signals to multinationals that staff should be briefed on no-photo zones to avoid detention or visa complications.
Tajik national ordered to leave Poland after post-release immigration check
Polish Border Guard officers have deportation proceedings underway against a Tajik man who attempted to abscond after completing a prison term. The incident underscores Poland’s policy of immediate immigration checks on released foreign inmates and serves as a cautionary tale: any lapse in status can lead to a five-year Schengen ban.